A new cafe and park view are on the cards.

The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.

Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.

Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.

'Today we remember the tragic events of that battle. The courage, bravery and sacrifice'

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Multiple people were injured, police say.

"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."

Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.

Red-light cameras are also expected to significantly help ease traffic congestion.

Dramatic footage shows three masked thieves ramming their way into BoP store.

The crash was reported around 6.20am.

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Nationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.

There were no reports of the road being blocked.

However, the mayor says it is a "prudent decision".

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It's "going to be a very difficult year for everyone".

Just one playoff spot is still to be decided in next weekend's final round.

'The impact on students could be quite severe' - employee.

Tools were used to enter the store.

'It is about addressing the duopoly that the supermarkets have.'

Flooding was reported in Maketu, Paengaroa and Pikowai.